Developers push for wind farm rules

On Dec. 4, BP Alternative Energy representatives told the board of the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency that the town's process has already lengthened the time it will take to plan for their project by delaying some studies.

By NANCY MADSEN

TIMES STAFF WRITER

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2008

CAPE VINCENT — Both developers of wind farms in the town have asked for a quick conclusion to the wind law committee's work.

After the committee met Thursday afternoon, representatives from Acciona talked to Supervisor Thomas K. Rienbeck. He said Friday that they expressed concern about the time frame remaining on the development of a zoning law that will govern turbine siting.

Acciona is developing the St. Lawrence Wind Farm in the northern part of the agricultural district.

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BP asks the JCIDA to hurry uniform wind PILOTs

  BP Cape Vincent Wind Farm developer asked for speed from the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency on creating a uniform tax-exempt policy.

By NANCY MADSEN
TIMES STAFF WRITER
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2008

A local wind power developer asked for speed from the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency on creating a uniform tax-exempt policy.

"The need for a uniform policy is great," said BP Alternative Energy representative John S. Harris, attorney with McKenna Long and Aldridge, Albany. "It certainly allows BP to make a business decision to move forward. We are willing to engage in dialogue on what makes sense."

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